Soc/Clin Research Assistant Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Soc/Clin Research Assistant Posting Information
Posting Information Department Nutrition-466001
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 06/05/2025
Application Deadline 06/27/2025
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant – Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent

NC09 / GN08

Working Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20052182
Vacancy ID P020348
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40
Work Schedule Flexible scheduling to include early mornings (7:30-8am) and Saturday hours. Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $47,664-$56,000
Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Position Summary Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition is a global leader in research and training. We are the only nutrition department in the United States situated in both a school of public health and a school of medicine. We engage in innovative work that capitalizes on both these schools’ approaches to health, and thus our department has an unusual breadth of scientific and policy approaches. Our faculty expertise spans from cell to society and moves from discovery to delivery. Our faculty and students work throughout North Carolina and reach populations in China, India, Malawi, Spain and the Philippines, to name a few. Position Summary UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Nutrition recently received funding to implement two exciting research studies—the All of Us Research Program and the first All of Us ancillary study, Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH). All of Us is a unique research program funded by the NIH to build one of the most diverse health databases in history with a goal of recruiting at least one million participants from across the country. A subset of All of Us participants will also be recruited into Nutrition for Precision Health, powered by the All of Us Research Program with the study goal of developing algorithms that predict individual responses to food and dietary patterns. The UNC Clinical Center (UNC-CC) is one of six clinical centers across the country that will recruit a diverse cohort of adults from rural and urban communities and implement the All of Us and NPH study protocols with the aim of studying variability in physiologic responses to diet. The UNC-CC includes two data collection locations one in Chapel Hill and one at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis. Come join our new team as we begin work on these innovative studies. Working under the general supervision of the Research Project Manager and the Site Coordinator, the Research Assistant will be responsible for a variety of duties. Specific duties will vary depending on the needs of the study. When the study is fully up and running, we anticipate the primary and secondary duties as noted below. Primary
Communication with study participants (both English and Spanish-speaking) for purposes of recruitment and retention
Data collection including obtaining informed consent, biospecimen collection, study measurements and providing instructions to study participants (both English and Spanish-speaking)
Assist with participant meal pick-up for the controlled feeding study
Assist with other study activities to ensure the successful completion of the study aims
Secondary
Processing and shipping of biological specimens (blood, urine, saliva, and other specimens) Our goal is to work together as a cohesive team to ensure successful implementation of the study protocols. Additional benefits associated with this position include the opportunity to join a research team that highly values professional development. We will work with the selected candidate to help build the skills and experiences desired to further their individual career goals. Due to the requirements of this position, we anticipate work will be completed on site. The primary location for this position is at 1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Chapel Hill with the possibility of providing some support to our other data collection site in Kannapolis. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Spanish language skills to ensure accurate communication with Spanish-speaking participants
Willingness to be trained in and follow study-specific protocols and procedures
Exceptionally strong organizational and time management skills are required
Ability to work both independently and within a team to achieve research aims
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds
Excellent problem-solving skills. Capacity to perform and meet deadlines under pressure. Demonstrated ability to rapidly adjust priorities in a high-paced environment while maintaining participant safety and data quality
Excellent computing skills including experience with Microsoft Office 365 and study data management Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Previous research data collection experience Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Flexible scheduling to include early morning (7:30-8 am) and Saturday hours
Ability to maintain a high level of detail and accuracy in work
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Position/Schedule Requirements Special Instructions (Open Ended Question)